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y Patented Sept. 23, 19(12. H. L. HASKELL.

GAME BUAHU.

(Application filed Feb. 8, 1902.)

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calvin-emma SFEGIFLGATION forming part of Letters Patent No. '709.635, dated September 23. 1902 `Application filed February 8, 1902. Serial No. 93,214. (No modeld 10 LZ whom, t may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY L. HAsKELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Ludington, in the countyof Mason and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Game-Boards, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in game-boards.

It relates particularly to a gaine board formed of sheet metal, of the class known as crokihole-boards.77 In the manufacture of game-boards of the class describedthat is, Where a surface of considerable extent is requiredwit is necessaryto use a veryhigh grade of material, and great skill must be used to prevent the same from warping and to procure a perfect surface. For that reason gameboards of this class are quite expensive to produce.

The object of this invention is to produce animproved game-board ofthe class described, formed mainly of sheet metal, which shall be light, strong, and durable and at the same time economical to manufacture.

Further objects will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in this specification and definitely pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings forming, a part of this specification, in which- Figure l is a plan View of a structure embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 2 is a detail crosssectional View taken on line 2 2 of Fig. l. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail cross-sectional View, similar to that of Fig. 2, through the rim of the board. Fig. A is an enlarged detail cross-section through one of the deiiecting-posts c. Fig. 5 is a detail sectional View taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5 of Fig. l. Fig. (i isv a detail crosssectional view, similar to that of Fig. 3, showing a modified construction. Fig. 7 is a detail sectional vieW of a modified construction of a deflecting post or pin.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several Views.

Referring to lettered parts of drawings, A represents the raised or playing surface of a crokinole-board. A is the ditch, a troughlike depression surrounding the same, and A is a depression marking the center' of the board. The outer edges of the board are formed into a rim B. This is formed to receive and retain a sound deadener and cushion C, which is preferably a tubular sack filled with a packing material, such as sand. In the preferred constructionthat shown in Figs. 1,2,and3-this cushion or deadener is held in position to receive the impact of the playing-disks when propelled 4across the board, and thus also serve as a cushion for the same. A very satisfactory structure may be provided, however, when the rim is turned outwardly, as at B', to receive and retain the sound-deadener C, as appears in the modified structure illustrated in Fig. 6, although this sacrifices the valuable function of stopping the piece Without material rebound. The rings d a a and the cross-lines b on the playing-surface A of the board are formed by depressions stamped in the board, as this serves to add to its rigidity and strength. The defleeting pins or posts are formed of rubber or other resilient material and are secured in position by the screws c". In the modified structure shown in Fig. 7 the pins or posts c', With suitable rubber casings about the same, are riveted in position, as illustrated in Fig. 4.

The board may be ornamented as desired, being capable of receiving any desired enamel or finish, or may be made to imitate pounded brass by the dentations in the portion A', as illustrated in Fig. 5.

It is apparent that owing to the form of the board the same may be made of very light material and still be very rigid and possess great strength. The depressed part A', forming the trough or ditch, and the rim B serve to securely brace the same. The depressed marking-rings a a o and cross-lines b also serve to make the board rigid, as before stated.

It is apparent that my improved gameboard is very simple and economical to manufacture.

I am aware that numerous variations in structural details Wili be apparent to those skilled in the art to which my invention per- IOO tains. I desire to claim the same broadly, however, as Well as specifically.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. As an article of manufacture, a gameboard formed of a sheet of metal having a raised portion A, With a central depression A and circular grooves a, a, a', and crossgrooves b, formed therein; a trough-like portion Asurrounding said raised portion; and a rim portion B, adapted to receive and retain a suitable deadening-cushion in position to receive the impact of the playing-disks.

2. As an article of manufacture, a gameboard formed ot a sheet of metal havinga raised portion A, with a central depression Al; a trough-like portion A surrounding said raised portion; and a rim portion B, adapted to receive and retain a suitable deadeningcushion in position to receive the impact of the playing-disks.

3. As an article of manufacture, a gameboard formed of a sheet of metal havingT a raised portion A, with a central depression A and circular grooves a, ct, a', and crossgrooves h, formed therein; a trough-like portion A surrounding said raised portion; and a rim portion B, adapted to receive and retain a suitable deadening-cushion.

4. As an article of manufacture, a gameboard formed of a sheet of metal having a raised portion A, and circular grooves a, d, a', and cross-grooves b, formed therein; a troughlike portion A surrounding said raised portion; and a rim portion B, adapted to receive4 tion adapted to receive and retain a deadening-cushion.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

HENRY L. IIASKELL. [L. s]

\Vitriesses:

MARIA H. CROWLEY, D. W. 'FANNER 

